Course summary
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Cloud Computing is a one-year course to enable you to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the foundational concepts of cloud computing, including hands-on practical experience and with specific emphasis on roles in cloud support, cyber security and software development. The course provides you with the opportunity to be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and gain the qualities needed for employment. You will broaden your experience and meet the challenging targets within the cloud computing industry. You’ll learn from a well-rounded curriculum in cloud computing. The knowledge and skills acquired on the programme link directly to the vocational context and will give you the range of practical and technical skills required by the specialist industries. These include (but are not exclusive to): cloud infrastructure, cloud development and cloud security theory and practice. The course is highly focused and designed to equip you with the skills you will need to work within the many areas of the cloud computing industry. In today’s businesses demand for the ability to have cloud-based computer systems, which operate on a global scale provide an opportunity for you to acquire careers in a growing and exciting industry.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GG61
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH